Rehab Tech-Occupational Therapy Department Outpatient 801 Broadway Part-time

The Rehabilitation Technician will transfer and transport patients and provide patient care under direct supervision of a clinician within the policies and procedures of both the Institute and the departmental program and in accordance with Laws and Regulations of the State of Maryland. The incumbent will assist clinical staff in the provision of patient care programs and perform supportive tasks including those serving the administrative maintenance and operational needs of the program. This position requires proficiency in at least one area of concentration which is meaningful and of value to the department.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Responsible for overseeing one or more programmatic areas of
concentration/responsibility.

2. Prepare maintain and clean patient treatment areas before & after treatment
sessions. Adhere to Kennedy Krieger Institute policies regarding patient & staff
safety hygiene patient privacy and patientspecific and standard precautions.

3. Assist in the practice of therapeutic exercise & functional activities programs
under direct supervision of a Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist or
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) per Maryland state law.
4. Demonstrate appropriate application and removal of electrodes and orthotic
devices as well as technical proficiency of adaptive equipment and
rehabilitation modalities. Informs clinicians of any adverse effects.

5. Greet transport and assist patients with hygiene and/or dressing needs.
6. Remind and clarify appointment schedules for patients in conjunction with
clinicians treatment plans and care center scheduling.

7. Provide general program overview and conduct tours of the clinic for new
patients and families.

8. Maintain program supplies including ordering inventory control labeling and
storing supplies.

9. Participate in maintenance organization care cleaning transport tracking
scheduling and safe storage of equipment. Identify and correct/report quality
control problems such as removal and coordinating repair of broken
equipment or environmental hazards.

10. Actively participate in meetings and committees including of tasks
related to preparing for regulatory review and performance improvement
projects. Attend staff and supervisory meetings and training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess and maintain certification from an accredited institution in
Rehabilitation Therapy Aide required.
Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma GED or equivalent required.
Associates degree preferred.
Enrollment in health occupation curriculum certification or academic program
is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1 year of experience as a Rehabilitation Aide Rehabilitation
Technician or a comparable position required.
Experience working with or treating children or adults with developmental or
acquired disabilities is preferred.

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision 401K with match tuition reimbursement free parking and child care subsidies! In addition we offer rich professional development opportunities.